Emerald Cut - Laser Hair Removal

Emerald Cut
6331 University Commons
South Bend, Indiana 46635
Phone: 574-272-1225
Fax: 574-272-2755

Body. Mind. Heart. Soul.
Emerald Cut is a full service salon & day spa dedicated to providing services that promote beauty and wellness in body, mind, heart, and soul. Explore and learn about our soothing massages, beautifying manicures, as well as our hair design services and more. Treat yourself or someone you care for with any of our packages.

GentleLASEÂ® Laser Therapy
We are proud to offer a new form of beauty treatment with Candela GentleLASE Laser Therapy. The laser works by creating a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. Candela's patented Dynamic Cooling Deviceâ„¢ (DCDâ„¢) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.

Hair Removal
What can I expect during treatment?
You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handheld probe. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.

Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela's DCD cooling. For some patients a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to disuss this with you practitioner.

How many treatment sessions will I need?
For hair removal, most people require at least 2 to 3 treatments, as the process is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase.

How do I prepare for the treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid electrolysis or hair waxing for six weeks prior to treatment.

What can I expect after treatment?
Patients should avoid sun exposure before and after treatment, and should apply sunblock (SPF 30 or above) when going outdoors.

What precations should I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, avoid sun exposure. In the first few days after treatment, don't scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Are these treatments covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. Some carriers will, however, cover the treatment of disfiguring birthmarks such as hemangiomas. Consult your insurance carrier for conclusive information.